Seagull Merlin Guitar Test Drive (Improv + Explanation)
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- Опубликовано: 31 авг 2014
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Can't tell if the dog is tired or just really feeling the fuck outta that groove.
Play first, talk later. Instrument reviewers take note: this dude gets it.
Plus Doggo!
It's fascinating to hear that with a little bending this transforms from an Appalachian sound to an Indian sound.
What a crazy looking thing. You got a great sound out of it though. It. It has so many different sounds just coming out of it. I hear Indian Mandolin, Scottish/Irish banjo as you say and some bluegrass/country. A truly mesmerising sound.
It sounds great!
Easily one of the best demo's of this instrument. You illustrate the versatility fantastically. Thanks!
Perfect for road trips
Just tried one of these out after playing mandolin for a few years. Very fun little instrument. I think im gonna pick one up when I get paid.
Holy SHIT you can really play that thing man!
4:16 There's another dog to the left!
+madsaint haha, I didn't notice until I came to the comments!
Dafuq?
It was always there
Dude that's amazing man... Never heard anything about an instumen like this!!!! Nice upload man!!!
Love new instruments!! Thanks for posting this, have added it to my playlist!
It has a unique sound. I would like to hear it played accompanying a guitar. I wish I could just pick up an instrument and start jamming like you. Maybe if I pay more attention and work harder at learning I will! Thanks for sharing your love of stringed instruments with us!!
Looks and sounds like a lot of fun! Have to get one of these Seagull Merlin's. Thanks for the demo!!! :0)
I’m buying one based on this video alone. You shredded on that thing. Thanks!!
Took me until 5:30 to see the other dog to his right lol totally blends in with the pillows
Dog looks so stoned.
***** the guy is shaking his leg and that makes the dog shake his head...
Lilo Sot LOL! ;)
And the dog keeps time...head goes side to side...can he sing?
would you do a tutorial on these songs? I bought my merlin because of this video and I just love these songs.
The dog is great! I like the stylistic way you do the string stretching vibrato...
I'm thinking I need one of these... nicely done
Part of me regrets parting with one of these (but in spruce), part of me remembers how I didn't actually make any songs on it, and probably never would have. And realize I have VERY limited space now. But it ALWAYS sounds amazing and is just the most fun instrument to pickup no matter your musical level I've ever come across!
It's like a string version of the kazoo - anyone can play it!
You do a great job showing the possibilities on a little diatonic instrument. I have an old "strum stick". The Seagull looks much easier to play with a wider finger board, and sounds nicer with a larger body than the strum stick.
That looks like the instrumental version of a packraft. Totally portable and fun, gotta have one. That looks like So much fun! Thanks for posting this.
Just bought one today, didn't have much time to play though, can't wait to play more
Great stuff matey!!!
This is brilliant the dog is right in the grove, thanks for sharing buddy
I really like the Oud style ornamentation you use when you play
You're a talented man wonderful
sounds really cool.
I own one of these. Sitar sound I am hearing on the pull off's very cool big ups
It would be pretty neat to see what you could come up with if you started playing it. Love your guitar lessons.
just ordered the mahogany one. so stoked!
Nice Demo!
1:42 "Chuck!"
i need one now
7:32 epic dog on the right hahahaha,scared to the sound of merlin
I luv the sound it sounds like a banjo and I luv the sound of a banjo thinking about getting it 🤔
That is a amesome Giuitar! You are amazing!
Will I need to make any adjustments if I swap the strings to play left handed - bridge etc?
I have one on order.
Love that dog!
Can you do such a 'strumming and picking notes at the same time' lesson with a guitar?
I'm transitioning to this instrument from the bagpipes....played the violin when I was younger. I love your "Sitar-esque" fingering! I'm opting for the Mahgony-top for that reason. Do you have any tutorials....I'm a neophyte.
i can't play a guitar or a banjo but for some reason i could playthis without even trying, it felt so natural i need 10 of em
Amazing sound! Btw, can you check on Michael lucareli's "Time in a bottle" arrangement?
Hi Assaf , I don't normally ask for requests but please would you consider teaching baby's coming home by chet atkins/jerry reed. Been loving all your travis/ ragtime videos so far and this song would make a great addition. I have been trying to transcribe but my ear can't seem to pick everything out . Anyway thanks for all your hard work. Much appreciated.
Does someone know where I can find tutorials for this instrument? Thanks!
-Is this in D A DD tuning?
- what type of string does it take? Could I use acoustic guitar strings and if yes which ones?
Thank you pls make more vids with this little thing its awesome!
Martin Apergis they’re nylon and the tuning is indeed d a dd
I find your guitar tutorials very helpful. Can you do ukulele tutorials?
But can it play smoke on the water?
I’ve played one of these for 2 years now and everyone always asks if it’s a banjo... :/
Excellent playing even the little dog lovers it great video.
dude... cutest dog ever :-)
Does it sound good with a slide
ma come si accorda il dulcimer?
It looks like "John Butler - Ocean"
Please do With or Without You - U2
Looks like you’re putting your dogs to sleep. I really want one of these
Welp I’m sold
I have to say this banjo looks pretty, the dog is nice 2 xD
Awesome! These only go for $130 brand new.
That thing sounds so cool, what's your tuning?
+Matt Campbell Standard tuning for Merlins is DADD, the two bottom strings are both tuned to D to give off a nice drone type sound
what you played reminded me a lot of Ocean by John Butler
Damn, you are right :-)
These were my thoughts exactly
The dog makes the video!!!
That dog reminds me of "Dude wheres my car!"
Doggie is just nodding along to teh riddims
Is the space between the strings farther apart than on a guitar?
Pat Denton yes it is.
Very much so actually
What is the tuning? Sounds really interesting.
Pongolukandt most likely the standard for this instrument DADD
+andreosterlindh Yeah you're right, the bottom strings are DD to give off a nice droning sound
LOL THE DOG XD
Take my money!
nice
*Sitar I meant sitar not mandolin
this one is not yours...Will you buy one?
But does it Djent?
Johnny Vara... 5 years ago called and they want their “does it djent” comment back...
oh wow !!!!!!!
Nice plaing, dog gone good!
Hahahaha that Chihuahua is funny. He looks like he might be mad cause his EARS are flat against his head! Then his ears slowly come out.
Sound like a cross between a sitar, banjo, and ukulele. Very interesting......drones very well.
How much does that thing cost?
It shouldn't be too hard to find. You can find it on amazon for about $130 from Seagull.
~130 american dollars
just google Seagull merlin
thanks bro
remind ocean by john butler
I just bought one. I'm a drummer but I 'play' guitar. Wanna join my band?
Harambe cried.
Your doggie is rock in out.
sounds more like a sitar than anything else
Your dog looks worried
I'm fairly new to your channel, but I love what you do. Any chance you can do some Nine Inch Nails finger style covers? I'd really like to see "Hurt" because I play an acoustic version. "Ruiner", "Last", or "Something I Can Never Have" would also be cool. Actually, any song would be amazing. Thanks for sharing your time, knowledge, and talent.
just want to thank you for showing me this one. after seeing you clip I bought it. please have a look at my channel to see what I do with it. thanks once more....
cooler dog
Its not instrument man its you!
😍
Fur elise - Beethoven
Please do a lesson on Stop This Train, John Mayer
On second thoughts, Free Fallin' or Why Georgia would do too!:)
There is a guy on RUclips by the name of zartimus who does a lot of John mayer lessons you might find useful.
Drew Gray Thank you so much man!!:D
No problem! Good luck on the Mayer songs :)
Cool. Now.. could you make an fingerstyle arrangement of Burt Bacherach's "What the world needs now is love"? I think that'd fit very well to you and your style, and is a nice song.
The dog looks mad as f.You can't tell but the dog to the left has his paws over his ears
cool dog..nice
Oh my God.I´m very sorry about the dog, he will be colapsed
It looks like that guitar is for 1 song only :)
hoho, nice
Appalachian 'oud.
banjoie
DOGGYY
Am I the only one who thinks of a Bağlama?